As we started into November, I finally got on board with using a number of the day packet. I was hesitant to use these before because I never felt that they properly reflected what I was teaching and didn't want to give my kids busy work. So, I went off and made my own :)
Now that I have been using these, I have no idea why I didn't start sooner!! As it works now, we are simply counting our days up. Had I started on the 1st day of school, today's number would have been 47 (if my count is right) and tomorrow would be 48. Since I didn't start until November 1st, we just completed 8 today (8 school days in November). Once November comes to an end, we will simply continue to count up. Next year, I will start on day one and this will align much better. My plan is to change out the Number of the Day packet each month. This will make their work meaningful and a little less prep for me :) Here is what December will look like...
or maybe this one...
Either way, I plan to change it up to keep my students engaged! Let's hope it works! If you use number of the day in your classroom, I would love to know how it works!
Have a great night all!
I'm loving Number of the Day! I started on day one and I'm seeing the benefit on their MBA's. I'm using half-sheets that they glue into spirals. The kids actually get annoyed if we miss it. :)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about the kids wanting to do it everyday. We were WAY behind on Thursday, finishing thank you notes to the fire dept. for their visit, catching up on morning work, finishing our November art project, and yet they wouldn't let it go! I guess that is a good thing! :) Thanks for reading and commenting!
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